Headers...Yes or No?

[cagefightmma]

Thinking about throwing on Headers and catted X-Pipe. I've heard mixed reviews about them though. Constant exhaust leaks, blown header gaskets, etc. Are they worth the extra HP? What's the best brand? Thinking of either Kooks or American Racing. Don't want any with fitment or rubbing issues. Too much of an aggravation? I'll appreciate your inputs, thanks in advance.

 

[classix_stang289]

the two you have listed are among the best, there are others as well. yes they are worth it

http://s197forum.com/forum/search.php <<<<< yes there is alot of info there

 

[scramblr]

Kooks here. Ran them with their high flow cats for the last few years and just took the cats off and put on their O/R down pipes. Perfect fit on everything.

 

[3vs197]

i dont think they do much in the way of hp but i do very much like the looks/sound they provide. i would use factory gaskets. and fwiw i have pypes LT's and have no complaints.

 

[cagefightmma]

YOu guys have any issues with header bolts always loosening?

 

[Marc s]

YOu guys have any issues with header bolts always loosening?

No.

 

[Sinner]

i have used pypes LT with o/r h-pipe and it's perfect fit and sound. personally, i don't think headers are worth it on the expensive brands.

*edit, i bought the pypes system used and it's on my car. did want it to be confused with used, as in for sale...lol

 

[classix_stang289]

YOu guys have any issues with header bolts always loosening?

if your using locking bolts your good, regular bolts i would check every few days for a week or two when the headers go through a cold/heat cycle from driving. They may or may not loosen but good idea to double check

 

[AndrewNagle]

YOu guys have any issues with header bolts always loosening?

Used Stage 8 header bolts with my ARH 1 3/4 " LT's with Catted X pipe, we have to have a visual on the Cats in NC

Good Luck deciding

 

[gpp]

im running kooks headers and cats,stock gaskets and all the original studs and nuts and have had no problems what so ever after 5 years.fit was great and install was very easy.power increase,sure,a little but the sound through the stock mufflers is great.

 

[b00stedgt]

I have pypes and they were garbage. wish I spent the extra money on kooks

 

[281]

I have Doug's LT's and I Love them!!! I added the CAI, LT, and o/r X-pipe all at once and Man there was a BIG difference in my car!!! Definitly worth it!

 

[Justin11b]

JBA LT's and hi-flow catted H, with Roush extreme cat back and I love it. Used stock gaskets, great fitment, price, the flanges are amazing and the sound is amazing. Also price is top notch. Paid under $1000 for them from American Muscle. Email tune from AM and along with JLT intake, the long tubes really woke this car up. JBA gets my vote!!

 

[Justin11b]

Also no issue with bolts coming out due to headers being studded to the block.

 

[Noclutch]

I have pypes and they were garbage. wish I spent the extra money on kooks

LOL, 1 5/8 is good up to 400-450 hp na at best. You should have gotten 1 3/4-1 7/8 from ARH.

With Boost, bigger is better.

Sell the pypes and go get the right headers for your set up.

Yes, do it. Headers are worth it if you get the right ones.

 

[aleborjas]

I have pypes and they were garbage. wish I spent the extra money on kooks

why they are garbage? what happend with them?

 

[scramblr]

LOL, 1 5/8 is good up to 400-450 hp na at best. You should have gotten 1 3/4-1 7/8 from ARH.

With Boost, bigger is better.

Sell the pypes and go get the right headers for your set up.

Yes, do it. Headers are worth it if you get the right ones.

Short of going 800hp+ there are minimal gains between the 1 5/8 and 1 3/4. Granted, there is some, so if buying the first time, o.k., but not worth swapping out.

 

[ren274u]

I just installed the Pypes long tubes yesterday, fit perfect and went in without a hitch.

 

[Blxcklist]

I got a question for you guys with longs tubes. Did you see any MPG gain with long tubes?

 

[3vs197]

Did you see any MPG gain with long tubes?

negative.

Email tune from AM and along with JLT intake, the long tubes really woke this car up. JBA gets my vote!!

im sure the intake/tune didn't have anything to do with that gain...